Turkey Talk
What is the name of the parade held in New York City each Thanksgiving?
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
What is Elf?
In this country, the holiday of Diwali is celebrated by lighting lamps, fireworks, and sharing sweets to mark the victory of light over darkness.
What is India?
The tradition of giving presents on Christmas originated from this historical event, where the three wise men brought gifts to the newborn Jesus.
What is the Nativity story?
This character from A Charlie Brown Christmas said, "I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
Who is Linus van Pelt?
What name is given to the day after Thanksgiving, known for big sales and shopping deals?
What is Black Friday?
“Keep the change, ya filthy animal.”
What is Home Alone?
In Germany, this holiday tradition involves a special cake shaped like a log, often decorated with powdered sugar to resemble snow, and is enjoyed during Christmas time.
What is the Yule log (or Bûche de Noël)?
The first electric Christmas tree lights were invented by this famous American inventor in 1882.
Who is Thomas Edison?
This character in Home Alone said, "Buzz, your girlfriend. Woof!"
Who is Kevin McCallister?
What part of the turkey is traditionally pulled apart for good luck?
What is the wishbone?
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
What is The Polar Express?
In Australia, Christmas falls during the summer, so it is common to celebrate with this outdoor activity.
What is a BBQ (Barbecue)?
The Pilgrims sailed to the New World aboard this famous ship.
What is the Mayflower?
This character in The Polar Express said, "The true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."
Who is the Conductor?
Thanksgiving was originally celebrated to give thanks for what kind of event?
What is a successful harvest?
“Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.”
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
This country celebrates New Year's Eve with a tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock.
What is Spain?
The concept of Santa Claus bringing presents to children can be traced to this historical figure, who lived in the 4th century and was known for his generosity.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This character in Elf said, "You sit on a throne of lies."
Who is Buddy the Elf?
The first official Thanksgiving in the United States was declared by which U.S. President?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more?”
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
In Japan, this holiday is celebrated on December 25th with a tradition of eating this fast food, which has become a popular Christmas meal.
What is KFC?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to do this at Thanksgiving in 1939, creating a new tradition that still occurs today.
What is the turkey pardon?
This character in It’s a Wonderful Life said, "Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?"
Who is Clarence the Angel?